Kaathal - The Core

I knew the theme of the movie from the beginning, and I felt that that is impacting the experience for me.

Jeo Baby probably casted Jyothika and Mammootty, and gave a romantic "Kaathal" title to set a different expectation, and then bring the viewer into the theme as the watching unfolds. That could have added another dimension I feel.

Mammootty has done exceptional acting. Holding all emotions in for most of the time, and breaking up subtly with excellent acting performances.

Jeo Baby has definitely grown a lot with this movie. "The Great Indian Kitchen" had felt like a twelth standard guidebook with explanatory text, an asterisk with a footnote, and some diagrams to drill in the stance. "Kaathal" is beautifully subtle.

Crisp and distilled movie. Very nicely done. There is a short cinematic romantic scene, complete with rain and closeups. Beautiful honest shot that captures the love.

A controversial topic to work with, the movie has reined it in really well. No crass, no overbearing remarks. The director has made a very watchable movie for such a subject. A very mature take.